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cstm68 · 12-10-2008, 09:53 PM

whats the best way to polish/buff aluminium? like headlight bezzels, grill chrome, billet, and just raw aluminium?

theyammieguy · 12-10-2008, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by cstm68

whats the best way to polish/buff aluminium? like headlight bezzels, grill chrome, billet, and just raw aluminium?

bench buffer with compound.

or by hand.

cdowns · 12-10-2008, 10:04 PM

go to major swapmeets theres always a vendor with all the supplies you'll need really depends on how deep you want to go//you can start with a small drill operated buff kit for around$5 from sears or ace hardware or expand well beyond$1000 without much effort

cstm68 · 12-10-2008, 11:04 PM

what kind of compound

72BLUZ · 12-10-2008, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by cstm68

what kind of compound

jewelers rouge, it comes in a stick form. there is green, red, and white. each color is for different cutting. you can find it at truck stops. i even saw it at sears

lowriden58 · 12-10-2008, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BLUZ

jewelers rouge, it comes in a stick form. there is green, red, and white. each color is for different cutting. you can find it at truck stops. i even saw it at sears

yup sears has a kit that you attach to your drill, comes with 3 sticks also. last time i bought one it was 10bucks

Tx Firefighter · 12-10-2008, 11:19 PM

Northern Tools also sells all the wheels and buffing compounds that you'll need.

chevydog66 · 12-10-2008, 11:42 PM

I have a new kit that I purchased from Sears a few years ago, and never used it and never plan on it. I even bought the polishing wheel for my bench grinder. Still new in the package. I take my stuff to a pro, now. It takes patience.

vasquezmrysvll · 12-11-2008, 12:23 AM

most may disagree, but....i used the powerball mini on a set of irocs that i refinished. came out PERFECT! and its cheap.

phipp13 · 12-11-2008, 12:34 AM

if you want to learn the art of polishing aluminum,stainless and other metals. the eastwood Company has an instruction videos the art of buffing video 1 will be all you need. just putting some jewlers rouge will work but theres a lot to it if you really want to have some showroom stuff. i have no aliegence to eastwood but they're about the best out there on resto stuff IMHO a bit pricy though good luck phipp

big_al_71 · 12-11-2008, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by vasquezmrysvll

most may disagree, but....i used the powerball mini on a set of irocs that i refinished. came out PERFECT! and its cheap.

+1 on the mothers ball,,,,

it works wonders with a good drill and Eagle Carnuba Chrome polish,,,,

smoked68 · 12-11-2008, 12:21 AM

I polished the lips on my Hayabusa rims with diff grades if sand paper, the the polishing compounds down to the last stage with Blue magic alum and chrome polish. I had a mirror finish when done. Took forever though. About guessing 20hrs. a rim. Worth it though.

Mudder · 12-11-2008, 10:07 AM

I moved this since there are other threads here on the same subject.

a1953mdl · 12-12-2008, 10:29 PM

The best online tutorial is on Caswell's page.
http://www.caswellplating.com/buffs/buffman.htm
They have good supplies also.
Lee

12-10-2008, 09:53 PM	#1
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cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: polishing aluminium? go to major swapmeets theres always a vendor with all the supplies you'll need really depends on how deep you want to go//you can start with a small drill operated buff kit for around$5 from sears or ace hardware or expand well beyond$1000 without much effort __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

12-10-2008, 11:04 PM	#4
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: polishing aluminium? what kind of compound __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

12-10-2008, 11:19 PM	#7
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12-10-2008, 11:42 PM	#8
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Re: polishing aluminium? I have a new kit that I purchased from Sears a few years ago, and never used it and never plan on it. I even bought the polishing wheel for my bench grinder. Still new in the package. I take my stuff to a pro, now. It takes patience. __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

12-11-2008, 12:23 AM	#9
vasquezmrysvll "the other guy" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olivehurst California 95961 Posts: 901	Re: polishing aluminium? most may disagree, but....i used the powerball mini on a set of irocs that i refinished. came out PERFECT! and its cheap. __________________ God Said,"Building A 10 Second Import Is Like Coming Out Of The Closet, In The End Ur Still....."EXPLETIVE"

12-11-2008, 12:34 AM	#10
phipp13 THE DAMN YANKEE Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southern MD Posts: 551	Re: polishing aluminium? if you want to learn the art of polishing aluminum,stainless and other metals. the eastwood Company has an instruction videos the art of buffing video 1 will be all you need. just putting some jewlers rouge will work but theres a lot to it if you really want to have some showroom stuff. i have no aliegence to eastwood but they're about the best out there on resto stuff IMHO a bit pricy though good luck phipp Last edited by phipp13; 12-11-2008 at 12:38 AM. Reason: addition

12-11-2008, 12:21 AM	#12
smoked68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 421	Re: polishing aluminium? I polished the lips on my Hayabusa rims with diff grades if sand paper, the the polishing compounds down to the last stage with Blue magic alum and chrome polish. I had a mirror finish when done. Took forever though. About guessing 20hrs. a rim. Worth it though. __________________ 1968 chevy shortbed, Dark Shadow Gray 4 bolt 383 Stroker,Weiand Super Charger, disc brakes, 9 inch, 391 gear, 20" Eagle wheels, muncie 4 speed/ Hurst shifter, 4/7 drop, Hedman midlengths, 3 inch exhaust w/ 2 chamber flows. 1966 Mustang with 306 roller, c-4, 9 inch Detroit locker rear. 1965 Fastback Mustang w/347 stroker, top loader 4spd, 9 inch detroit locker. 1966 Mustang coup, 306 roller, c4, 9 inch. 65 Cobra, 427, T6oo, 9inch, of course. First gen Hayabusa, airbox mod and running 2 exhaust cams.. Zoom Zoom Zoom

12-11-2008, 10:07 AM	#13
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: polishing aluminium? I moved this since there are other threads here on the same subject.

12-12-2008, 10:29 PM	#14
a1953mdl Rusty but Trusty Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 228	Re: polishing aluminium? The best online tutorial is on Caswell's page. http://www.caswellplating.com/buffs/buffman.htm They have good supplies also. Lee __________________ 72 SWB, 454 / th400... hoping the kids don't get all the parts before it gets built



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